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A Catania, L Cantalamessa, E Reschini

    The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism
    |September 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) can increase plasma prolactin (PRL) in some acromegalic patients. This finding highlights abnormal pituitary hormone responses in acromegaly.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Neuroendocrinology

    Background:

    • Acromegaly is a hormonal disorder characterized by excessive growth hormone production.
    • Pituitary hormone responses to various stimuli are often abnormal in acromegalic patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the effect of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) on plasma prolactin (PRL) levels in patients with acromegaly.

    Main Methods:

    • Eight patients with acromegaly were administered LHRH via injection.
    • Plasma prolactin levels were measured before and after LHRH administration.

    Main Results:

    • A significant increase in plasma prolactin levels was observed in three out of the eight acromegalic patients following LHRH injection.
    • This response suggests a non-specific effect of LHRH on prolactin secretion in a subset of acromegalic individuals.

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    Conclusions:

    • The study provides further evidence for the well-documented abnormalities in pituitary hormone responses to different stimuli in acromegaly.
    • LHRH administration can elicit a prolactin response in some acromegalic patients, indicating altered hypothalamic-pituitary axis regulation.